This is my first time reading something with a topic like this one has and it was a really interesting read! It's unique and it talks about something that is rarely talked about so it's nice.

This is a detailed and realistic account of the process a couple goes through while trying to conceive. I found it very informative, and at the same time it had a good balance of personal details about the couple.

It did become uncomfortable for me to read for personal reasons, so I couldn't finish it, but I think that it's a really necessary read, and that others will benefit highly from what this book has to offer.

I'd recommend it to anyone remotely interested in having children, and also for people who are surrounded by people who have / are trying to have children.

It was entertaining, it's something you can read in a while, the illustrations are very beautiful, I loved it in general.

I've been given an arc through NetGalley in exchange of an honest review.

This was an emotional read, I shed a tear at the end. It felt very real and raw. Even though I am no way near being in that time of my life, I could feel the frustration, anger, sadness and disappointment as if they were my own emotions.

As for the general art style, I enjoyed it. The minimalistic choice with only a couple of colours and the watercolour aspect are original. It helps carry the tone of the story in a way.

Thank you Scribe UK for trusting my opinion!

My Rating: 3.5 stars

This graphic novel follows Joanne and Conrad on their IVF (in vitro fertilization) journey. After fifteen years of marriage, they are finally ready to expand their little family of two. A year later, Joanne is turning 35 and is still not pregnant. So, they decide to try IVF.

What I loved:
First, Joanne and Conrad’s story is the story of so many couples struggling to get pregnant. Since we are not given too many specific details about their lives, it becomes easier for the general majority to identify with the characters. Additionally, I am glad that it touched on the shame and taboo that both men and women experience. Men can often feel emasculated. Meanwhile, women are often burdened by societal expectations to want and have children. This pressure is both external (from others) and internal (ourselves). Finally, I love that it shows how taxing and emotional the journey can be. The high levels of stress that may result from failed IVF cycles can test your marriage and make you question your role within it. You may feel broken and even start to wonder if you are failing your partner. This story reminds couples that they are not alone and will get through it.

Why it’s not for me:
I didn’t learn anything new about IVF from reading this. I have friends who have undergone IVF, so I am already familiar with the process and emotional toll it takes. At 160 pages this is not a deep dive into IVF. That’s okay; it just means that I am not the intended audience.

Who I recommend this to:
I think this is great for couples who are going through IVF or are considering it. Joanne and Conrad’s story demonstrates the effects that going through IVF can have on your marriage, career, finances, lifestyle, mental health, and other relationships. It is also great for anyone unfamiliar with the topic who knows someone going through IVF and would like more information or needs help being more empathetic.

Happy reading!

Thank you to Netgalley and Scribe Publications for providing me with a copy of this graphic novel in exchange for my honest review.

Two-Week Wait is a personal journey of a couple that has difficulty conceiving and begins their journey of IVF treatments.
One of the things I liked the most about this story, is all of the information that was provided during doctor's visits. From statistics, to how procedures are done.
The exploration of all the different conditions and factors that play a part in fertility.

I myself have PCOS, which effects 6%-12% of women in the US. I was diagnosed when I was 15 and have spent half of my life wondering how/if it will effect my ability to have children.
A topics that is considered so taboo when such a large part of women and couples in the world relate to the topics.

There's a great divide of sex between couples and conceiving a child considered private, but awareness of not being alone, is so important. Feeling support during moments that can make you feel so terrible. This graphic novel and the story it tells is so important.
Thank you for sharing this difficult journey for others to understand and relate to.

**Thank you to Scribe UK and NetGallery for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. **

Wow. This was a very difficult book for me to read...in a good way. They could have done the story in a far more shallow, lighthearted way, but they hit all the emotional notes and tugged at all the heart strings. Well done, authors, for writing such a brave and powerful story about IVF and pregnancy. Hope to see more collabrations in the future.

I quite like this book because of how informative and accurate it is. I think it would be a great graphic novel to read for people who are dealing with infertility, people interested in learning more about IVF or people currently going through it. The story felt very real and personal, which I also really liked. It was clear that the two authors were speaking from their own experience. The only negative thing that I would have to say about this book is that the art style was a little messy at times and the layout of the text was sometimes hard to follow, hindering the fluidity of the reading experience.

Una novela ilustrada que nos cuenta la cruda y triste realidad que puede representar para las personas ser infértiles y todos los tratamientos a los que están dispuestos a someterse para cumplir el sueño de formar una familia con su misma sangre, de tener sus propios hijos. Es una historia muy fuerte y dura, en la que vemos a una pareja unida y comprometida que no se rinde pese a las adversidades.

Muy conmovedora. Te atrapa desde el primer instante.

I received this book from NetGalley as an eARC in exchange for a review.

First, I want to say if you're struggling with infertility or endometriosis or anything like that, maybe make sure you're in the right headspace before reading. It fucked with my emotions a bit.
This book was raw and emotional and so beautiful at the same time. I literally cried while reading it. The art was perfect for the story. The story was incredibly honest and brutal..

i am 22 year old adult, so marriage and its struggle is not my 1st hand experience, but being a brown indian kid, we all saw and faced and relate to many issues, and my curiousity along with symapthy was a deadly combination for this book.

this book was very well done, the graphics and art was simple yet very impactful, it was very lovable to be appropriate. i finished this book in two sitting and i was very eager to know what would happen to them at the end.

the novel is about A young couple, Conrad and Joanne, start to feel their biological clocks ticking (if you are from indian or strict and backdated family they will make you feel like this in your twenties especially if you are a girl, so the pressure was very relatable. i think that was what the author was going for, simple yet very close to heart),

especially when they're confronted with their friends who already have children or are pregnant. Sadly, getting pregnant turns out to be not as easy as they thought (reminded me a lot about mondler from friends). The couple has themselves tested, and they come to the conclusion that IVF is the way forward.
the fun part was it showed both their vulnerabilities and how their love and understanding helped them come out of such a sad and depressing time with work pressure, money problem, family involvement, friends words, even their own disappointment. the way they stick together even after growing apart for a while, is the real aspect of a married life or any relationship for that matter.

this book brilliantly showed that how you dont have to be perfect, but perfect for each other.

•Character development- 5☆
• Story Plot- 4.5☆
• Side characters- 2.5☆
• Flow of the story- 4☆
• Overall - 4.5☆

This is an incredibly personal graphic novel that does a great job capturing the real life struggles many couples face during their fertility journeys.

The artwork and dialogue are very well done, and it really felt like you got a window into someone else’s life

This was at times funny, sad, and informative and is really good for what it’s supposed to be.

The only thing that’s a drawback of this is it really focuses in on the IVF option for couples struggling, which is a shame considering all the children in need of fostering.

A definite recommendation for anyone struggling with their own attempts at conception.

Two-Week Wait depicts a couple's journey as they undergo IVF treatment. With its relatively modest success rate and high financial and emotional costs, IVF can be a demanding process. Our couple struggle through it while additionally dealing with the expectations of friends and family, societal pressure, and their own dreams and aspirations.

Unfortunately, while it deals with an important topic, I found the story lacks character depth and takes a long time to get going. The plot does become more interesting at the 60% mark.

The art is minimalistic in a nice way and serves the story well.

Thanks Scribe UK and Netgalley for the ALC of Two-Week Wait: an IVF story.
The journey of a couple going through trials of IVF is difficult to express in words. This graphic novel did a nice work bringing all those emotions not only in words but also in pictures. It was realistic. It was heart wrenching and heart warming at the same time. I liked it.

An excellent graphic novel covering a couple’s difficult, expensive, and emotional journey into the world of assisted fertility, where each ‘successful’ implantation is followed by a two-week wait to see if the pregnancy takes.

The topic covered is a sensitive one, but the artwork is extremely good. The portrayal of the emotions as well as the reactions of various characters was so realistic.

Overall, it was informative as well as you could connect with the characters.

Thank You NetGalley and Scribe UK for this ARC!

Two-Week Wait is a graphic novel about a couple who is having complications trying to get pregnant and eventually try for IVF. It shows the struggles that the couple goes through and how pregnancy can tear people apart while also bringing theme even closer together. This novel is beautifully done and I loved reading every page!!

I want to start this review by saying I love graphic novels! I feel like they are such a fantastic way to tell stories and show emotion. The art style was great and I loved the minimal color scheme.

The story itself was sooooo good. I really loved seeing a story about such a delicate topic that is not really talked about as much as it should be. So many people go through pregnancy complications, and this graphic novel really shed light on how painful this situation can be. This story touches on topics such as endometriosis, marital issues, and how important it is to get a second opinion from a doctor!!

I think one of my favorite parts about this graphic novel were how people reacted to hearing about the pregnancy complications or just hearing about pregnancy in general. Many of the characters were, of course, supportive, but there was also a lot of judgement. However, the character Joanne did point out that so many women she went to college with had pregnancy complications, and it is a lot more common than people realize. This topic is definitely widely judged in the world today, and I hope that people who read this realize just how much of a strain pregnancy can put on a relationship.

Overall, 5/5 stars. Such an important and inspiring read!!

I really feel like this book should be at the fertility clinics to provide some solace for the people who are trying for children. It is a very moving book talking about the struggles of fertility and the relationship strains that it can cause. I really felt for Joanne and Conrad, even though it was a short view into their lives, the novel covers the bigger issues that are at the forefront of many of people's minds. They go through the same medical issues that people do in real life, I think that the book handled it well.
Maybe there should be a genre of self-help graphic novels, as they seem to keep popping up and covering meaningful and sensitive topics that some people are just not comfortable to talk about with someone, so perhaps reading it can help them and other understand the situations. I thought that the art was very suited to the story. It was kept uncomplicated and this helped the understanding of the topics the book talks about. I hope that the author and the artist work together again, but for different topics that people go through, I would definitely read them. This is an adults graphic novel, since it covers IVF and relationships, so I won't have it on the shelves of a school.

This graphic novel is very moving. IVF is a topic I’ve never seen covered in a fiction book before and while I can’t speak for the accuracy of the science, the emotions this couple expressed were absolutely infectious. I really loved how the two interacted with each other. Most couples I come across in books are either unrealistically perfect or drowning in relationship drama. Reading about two normal people just doing life together was very refreshing. I love the art. The simple designs and muted colors make the story feel crisp and cozy.

This graphic novel just felt so raw and so real. I really like this kind of topic being taken on in a graphic novel because it feels so accessible. I think not a lot of people talk about infertility and the journey many couples have to go through to have kids. I like how this just opens your eyes to all the struggles that some face, and even the fact that some couples and people get shamed or feel humiliation because it doesn’t come so easily or naturally for them.

I loved the art style. I just loved oh so much about this story.

This is a beautifully honest graphic novel about the up and downs of fertility struggles and IVF. The delicate subject matter was handled with sensitivity and it is wonderfully drawn. I would definitely recommend this book to someone who is struggling and going through similar issues.